In a bid to continue the success of the prior HP netbook promotion, Best Buy is now offering the Compaq Mini 110c-1040DX netbook for an almost unbelievable 99 cents after new Sprint mobile broadband service agreement, or $199.99 when purchased and activated with Verizon or AT&T mobile broadband service.
The laptop itself features a 16GB solid state drive, Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, webcam, integrated card reader, 10-inch display, and integrated Wi-Fi/mobile broadband card.
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Does this $.99 offer apply if you got a MIFi on Pre Day?
It applies to new customers. If you are still within the first 30 days on the MiFi, you probably can return it and cancel the line… then sign up for the netbook, and still be considered a new customer. Since Best Buy doesn’t do rebates, you won’t have to worry there, you’ll be told one way or the other at the point of activation.
I’ll let it be, what’s the price for existing subs? I got my MiFi for $50 bucks because I bought a Pre the same day.
@ Don Louie
“Congratulations on your MiFi & Pre, I hope they are working out for you!”
I think it is an incredible deal, smart marketing against VZ & AT&T!
If I did not have an ASUS 900 with similar specs, I would sign up for a renewal.
Battery power wise it is low capacity, and the lid cover is shiny, otherwise matt finish, more of a solid feel over the original HP.
Thank You
The HP Mini 1151NR (which the Compaq is just a rebadged unit of) carries an MSRP of about $520 with the GOBI Sprint aircard built-in.
Actually the unactivated price of this netbook is $389, and it’s NOT like the 1151NR. It’s a version of the newer 110 line of Mini’s. I hope this gives AT&T and VZW a kick in the pants and gets them to match (to some degree) offers such as this one.
@ Chris
The Old HP did have an iDisk USB, this unit has 3 Standard USB connections. It is not just skin deep changes.
I find these two price points, very bizarre, $199 vs 99 Cents?
Were AT&T & VZW asleep at the wheel of marketing?
The cat is out of the bag,…for once Sprint delivered a beautiful one two punch, is it the dawn of a new trend!?
Thank You